Trailer Bridge Names Charles Gittens Chief Executive Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2026) – Trailer Bridge, Inc., an asset-based transportation provider, announced today the appointment of Charles Gittens as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2, 2026.
 
Gittens brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics, with extensive leadership in ocean transportation, commercial strategy and business operations throughout the Caribbean. 

Most recently, Gittens served as President of Trade for King Ocean Services, overseeing trade operations across the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Eastern Caribbean. Before joining King Ocean, he was President and Chief Commercial Officer of SEACOR Island Lines, where he grew revenue by 115% while expanding services and improving operational efficiency.

Gittens also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation, which supports maritime education and scholarship opportunities for Caribbean youth.

“Charles is a valuable addition to Trailer Bridge, combining extensive industry expertise with proven commercial and operational leadership in the Caribbean trade,” said Eric Fabrikant, Chairman of Trailer Bridge's Board of Directors. “The Board is confident in the trajectory of the business, and his experience, together with the strength of the existing team, positions Trailer Bridge for long-term success.”

“I am excited to join Trailer Bridge and work alongside a team with an excellent reputation for customer service and a commitment to the markets it serves,” said Gittens. “The company has a well-established position in Puerto Rico, and I look forward to building on that foundation and working closely with customers and partners to support the continued growth of the business.”

Gittens joins Trailer Bridge as the company continues investing in its ocean transportation operations. Recent initiatives include more than $9 million in improvements to its roll-on/roll-off barges, such as onboard generators to expand refrigerated cargo capacity. The company has also enhanced fleetwide monitoring technology and entered new long-term partnerships supporting terminal operations and tug services.

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About Trailer Bridge

Founded in 1991 by transportation pioneer Malcom McLean, Trailer Bridge has served the Puerto Rico trade for 35 years with its fleet of roll-on/roll-off and lift-on/lift-off barges, transporting a diverse range of cargo including containers, vehicles, heavy equipment, oversized freight and breakbulk.